“The European Union welcomes the appointment of the President of the Transition Mr. Bah N’daw, the Prime Minister Mr. Moctar Ouane, as well as the entry into office of a government paving the way for a civil transition in Mali for a period 18 months. The European Union welcomes the lifting of the sanctions adopted…
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Mali ECOWAS lifts sanctions
Leaders of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS have lifted sanctions imposed on Mali following the August 18 coup d’état that ousted unpopular President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the group said on October 6. West African leaders lift sanctions on Mali https://t.co/kNr3krXKaG — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) October 6, 2020 The crippling sanctions on landlocked Mali were…
MALI: Ms.Pétronin hostage liberation
The son of the French-Swiss humanitarian worker Sophie Pétronin, the last French hostage in the Sahel since her kidnapping by armed men linked to Al Qaeda at the end of 2016, flew to Bamako, Mali, on October 6, in the hope of his soon being released. 🔴 URGENT – Sophie Pétronin, otage française au Mali,…
EU awaits ECOWAS decision on Mali
Brussels 04.10.2020 The EU once again reiterated its full support to ECOWAS on the issue of lifting Mali sanctions, imposed by West Africa the regional powers. Meanwhile the transitional government is hopeful that sanctions placed on Mali by ECOWAS are likely to be lifted soon. Mali’s newly appointed transitional President, Bah Ndaw held a meeting…
Mali: Moctar OUANE transition Prime Minister
Moctar Ouane,64, the Malian career diplomat and politician has been appointed as transition Prime-minister of Mali. He served in the government of Mali as Minister of Foreign Affairs from May 2004 to April 2011. Among other high status appointments he served as Mali’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 1995 to 2002. #Mali #Gouvernement…
EU: Mali Ba N’Daou – man of “integrity”
Brussels 22.09.2020 The European Union reacted positively on appointment of the former Defence Minister Ba N’Daou,70, as an interim President of Mali. The member of government, and close ally of late President Traoré, he is seen as man of needed qualities to lead the transition period, phrased for his “independence” and “integrity”. #EU reacts positively…
MALI: Assimi GOITA VICE-PRESIDENT
Brussels 22.09.2020 The National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP), led by Coloenl Assimi Goita, announced on September 21 that it was appointing former Defence Minister Ba N’Daou,70, as president of the new transitional government. PROFIL : Le parcours du nouvel homme fort du #Mali, le Colonel-Major Bah Ndaw. https://t.co/DE04kxglq2 — Sá Moreno…
Mali ex-dictator state funeral
Mali held a state funeral for ex-dictator Moussa Traore,83, on September 18, attended by the head of the ruling military commanders and other former leaders, according to AFP journalists following the event. Traoré, who ruled Mali for 22 years before being deposed in a 1991 coup d’état, died in the capital Bamako on September 15….
Mali on brink of conflict
Brussels 17.09.2020 Mali military commanders officially confirm that they are supporting a plan of the country led by a military man, without a further precision on the candidacy. However one can presume that traditionally this role can be attributed to the leader of the coup d’état on August 18, Colonel Assimi Goita (pictured). 🇲🇱 #Mali…
Mali opposition demands power immediately
Mali’s military coup leaders must hand over power to a civilian transitional government immediately, the chairman of the West African regional bloc said on September 15, as a deadline expired for the ruling junta to appoint interim leaders. (Image above: social media). #Politics #EconomicCommunityofWestAfricanStates #ECOWAS ECOWAS leaders meet on Mali’s political crisis https://t.co/rMDZ7GFbQA pic.twitter.com/Anf1GL1uHW —…
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